DEVILS LAKE — Plans are progressing for the annual Midwest Open Ice Fishing Tournament scheduled for Jan. 26 and 27 on Devils Lake, according to a tournament organizer.

The competition, sponsored by Knutson’s Recreation Sales in Brooklyn, returns with $16,000 in cash prizes to be handed out, Tom Knutson said.

The 2012 tournament was canceled due to lack of ice. Those who had signed up were given the option of being automatically registered for the 2013 event.

Though no spaces are left for the 150-team event, Knutson said, the public is invited to watch the weigh-in and prize announcement at 2 p.m. Jan. 27 at Columbia Central High School, 11775 Hewitt Road in Columbia Township.